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Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Drones

Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training

The portable system lets military and police teams rehearse drone threats offline in minutes, without fixed sites or extra logistics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift
Software-as-a-Service

SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Unified Communications

Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2
Unified Communications

CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training

Mentor Group has launched a VR training tool that boosts sales skill retention by 75%, offering immersive, customisable scenarios via wearable headsets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach
EduTech

Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach

Ingram Micro has joined forces with Meta to provide its resellers with advanced VR solutions, set to transform industries through immersive learning and work experiences.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz
EduTech

“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz

Curiious IQ is enabled for any VR device and can stream live to small groups or up to 50 or more headsets simultaneously.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019

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UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth
AR, VR & Metaverse

UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025